Let’s talk about top foods for your teeth and gums. We’re also going to talk about why these foods are so good to help support your oral health.
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The best vitamins for your teeth and gums
1. Vitamin A
A vitamin A deficiency can lead to:
- Gingivitis
- Periodontitis
2. Vitamin C
A vitamin C deficiency can lead to:
- Loose teeth
- Bleeding gums
3. Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 may help with:
- Nerve pain
- Toothaches
4. Vitamins D, K2, and F
- Vitamin D supports calcium absorption
- Vitamin K2 transports calcium to the teeth
- Vitamin F helps push calcium into the tissues
Of all of the foods you should avoid for healthy teeth and gums, sugar is at the top of the list. The best foods for your teeth and gums will contain the above vitamins.
The two best foods for your teeth and gums
- Grass-fed, organic butter or ghee
- Cod liver oil or cod liver
Other great foods for your teeth and gums are eggs and leafy greens. Probiotic foods like fermented vegetables are also fantastic for supporting your teeth and gums.
Fermented vegetables contain vitamins C and K2, and they feed your microbiome, which makes B vitamins. You can also get B vitamins from nutritional yeast.
One of the best things you can do for your oral health is to go on the keto diet.
During the first 6 weeks of lock down I was so depressed I apparently forgot my oral hygiene. My gums became sore and bleeding. I used peroxide in a Water Pik and it would clear it up but, it kept moving to different parts of my mouth. Finally decided that while the peroxide was doing a good job of killing off the bad bacteria it seemed I needed good bacteria. I continued with the peroxide but, also started drinking kefir and the pain and bleeding did not return. Just sharing this experience as the dentist and web could not help me.
For those that are into natural remedies, the Neem tree can solve all your teeth & gum problems & this can be done in several ways. You can brush your teeth with neem twigs to prevent gum diseases and for teeth whitening. Neem leaves can help to kill plaque and tartar that builds up in your gums, which are the root causes of bad breath. You can use the leaves to make tea & gargle with this tea for good breath & whiter teeth because it will kill the bacteria inside your mouth. You can get natural toothpaste to buy that has neem extracts in them & all you have to do is brush your teeth with this toothpaste for whiter teeth. You can mix neem powder with one teaspoon baking soda and enough water to make a homemade toothpaste & just brush your teeth with it to get shinier & cleaner teeth. Another thing you can do is to just chew on the neem bark. This will fight dental diseases & prevent cavity as well, Also Neem oil has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that can prevent gum inflammation and cavities & all you have to do is add a bit of this oil to your regular toothpaste and brush with it to see the difference & for those who are interested, you can get Neem tree tooth sticks, Neem oil, Neem toothpaste, Neem leaves etc all to buy on Amazon, if you don’t have access to the tree.